Muskegon, Michigan
Upcoming
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will consider approving minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting and two non-FMLA personal leaves of absence for medical reasons. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 regular meeting
- Approve two non-FMLA personal leaves of absence for medical reasons
Community Relations Committee
General
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
Parks and Recreation Board
Planning Commission
Board of Review
The Muskegon Board of Review will meet July 21, 2026, to hear taxpayer appeals and review petitions. The agenda includes call to order, new business, public comment, and adjournment. No specific properties or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Hear taxpayer appeals and review petitions
Equal Opportunity Committee
Citizen's Police Review Board
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
Historic District Commission
Housing Board of Appeals
Community Relations Committee
General
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
City Commission
Civil Service Commission
Planning Commission
Citizen's Police Review Board
City Commission
Legislative Policy Committee
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
Historic District Commission
Citizens District Council
Housing Board of Appeals
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
City Commission
Civil Service Commission
Planning Commission
City Commission
Citizen's Police Review Board
Housing Board of Appeals
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
Historic District Commission
General
Community Relations Committee
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
City Commission
Civil Service Commission
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Board
Equal Opportunity Committee
Citizen's Police Review Board
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
Historic District Commission
Citizens District Council
Housing Board of Appeals
General
Community Relations Committee
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
City Commission
Civil Service Commission
Planning Commission
Legislative Policy Committee
Citizen's Police Review Board
City Commission
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
Historic District Commission
Housing Board of Appeals
General
Community Relations Committee
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
City Commission
Civil Service Commission
Planning Commission
Board of Review
The Muskegon Board of Review will convene at 12:00 PM in City Hall to follow standard meeting procedures. It will hear taxpayer appeals and review petitions, consider any new business, and provide time for public comment before adjourning.
- Call to Order
- Hear Taxpayer Appeals & Review Petitions
- New Business
- Any Other Business
- Public Comment
Citizen's Police Review Board
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
Housing Board of Appeals
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
Civil Service Commission
Planning Commission
Citizen's Police Review Board
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
Housing Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
Civil Service Commission
Citizen's Police Review Board
Housing Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
Civil Service Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals
Recent meetings
Election Commission
The Election Commission will consider approving election inspectors, sample ballots, and accuracy testing results for the upcoming August 4, 2026 election. They will also approve minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting. Public comment will be heard.
- Approval of election inspectors
- Approval of sample ballots
- Review of accuracy testing results for August 4, 2026 election
- Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026 meeting
Housing Board of Appeals
City Commission
This is a procedural meeting with a closed session under attorney-client privilege. No other business items, ordinances, or public hearings are listed. The agenda consists only of call to order, roll call, closed session, public comment, and adjournment.
- Closed session for attorney-client privileged communication
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a consent agenda item for a brownfield plan amendment and development/reimbursement agreement with American Fabricated Products at 331 W. Laketon Ave. They will also discuss public safety referrals for two properties, purchase offers for Nelson House, contracts for mediation and expungement clinics, a Dura Patch machine purchase, and a 4th quarter budget reforecast.
- Public hearing on Brownfield Plan Amendment for American Fabricated Products, 331 W. Laketon Ave.
- Consent agenda: Development and Reimbursement Agreement with American Fabricated Products.
- HBA Referrals for 1300 Langeland Ave. and 965 Scott Street (public safety).
- Nelson House Purchase Offers (Planning).
- Contracts for Mediation & Restorative Services and Expungement Clinics.
Citizen's Police Review Board
Planning Commission
Civil Service Commission
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission will hold a public hearing on a PA 198 Industrial Facilities Exemption for American Fabricated Products at 331 W. Laketon Ave., then consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the FY 2026-27 budget, equipment purchases, contracts, and other routine items. A closed session for attorney-client privileged communication is also scheduled.
- Public hearing on PA 198 Industrial Facilities Exemption for American Fabricated Products at 331 W. Laketon Ave.
- Approval of the FY 2026-27 budget
- Equipment purchase: Bobcat UW56 for Parks Department
- Beach St. Parking & Pedestrian Facility Improvements
- Contract for Legal Services and Rad Dads Agreement
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance request (Case 2026-01) to allow a 242 sq ft attached garage less than 5 feet from the side property line at 1382 Lakeshore Drive. The board will also elect officers for the coming term and approve minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive business is listed.
- Public hearing on variance for 242 sq ft garage at 1382 Lakeshore Drive (Case 2026-01)
- Election of Zoning Board of Appeals officers
- Approval of minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
The Downtown Development Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a joint meeting. Key business includes approval of the 2026-2027 budget for the DDA and consideration of several brownfield reimbursement and plan amendment requests, including for American Fabricated Products at 331 W. Laketon Ave. The BRA will also discuss a closed session on TIF capture.
- DDA approval of 2026-2027 budget
- BRA reimbursement request for 221 W. Webster Ave. and 1040 2nd Street
- BRA brownfield plan amendment for American Fabricated Products at 331 W. Laketon Ave.
- BRA development and reimbursement agreement for American Fabricated Products
- DDA acceptance of financial report for May 31, 2026
General
The Muskegon City Commission holds a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 budget. No other business items are listed. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed session for attorney/client privileged communication.
- FY 2026-27 Budget discussion
- Closed session for attorney/client privileged communication
Community Relations Committee
The Community Relations Committee will consider appointments to several city boards and commissions, including the Citizen's Police Review Board and Civil Service Commission. Several positions on other boards, such as the Construction Code Board of Appeals and Historic District Commission, have no qualified applicants. The committee will also approve April 2026 minutes and receive board updates from commissioners.
- Appointments to Citizen's Police Review Board, Civil Service Commission, Citizen's District Council, District Library Board, Equal Opportunity Committee, Housing Commission, Income Tax Board of Review, and Zoning Board of Appeals
- No qualified applicants for Construction Code Board of Appeals, Historic District Commission, Local Development Finance Authority, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
- Approval of April 13, 2026, meeting minutes
- Board updates from commissioners
Housing Board of Appeals
The Housing Board of Appeals will consider two old business cases involving property code enforcement at 1171 7th Street (Case EN2205110) and 185 W Laketon Avenue (Case EN2403907). The board will also approve minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting and hear public comment. No new business items are listed on the agenda.
- Case A - EN2205110 at 1171 7th Street (public safety inspections)
- Case B - EN2403907 at 185 W Laketon Avenue (public safety)
- Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026
- Public comment period
- Corrections to past minutes
Citizens District Council
The Citizens District Council will hold a routine meeting with old business items including a Consolidated Plan update and results of a survey. No new business or public hearings are listed. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and updates.
- Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026 Community & Neighborhood Services meeting
- Consolidated Plan update from Community & Neighborhood Services
- Results of a survey from Community & Neighborhood Services
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider old business on Case 2026-07 regarding 475 W. Webster Avenue, and new business on Case 2026-10 (140 Washington Avenue) and Case 2026-11 (238 Houston Avenue). Commissioners will also receive an update on staff approvals from 2026 and hear public comment.
- Case 2026-07: 475 W. Webster (old business)
- Case 2026-10: 140 Washington (new business)
- Case 2026-11: 238 Houston (new business)
- 2026 Staff Approval Update #2
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
The Lakeside BID/CIA board will consider two facade improvement grant applications for Gooleyguk Cafe and Lakeshore Tavern. They will also review financial reports for April and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- CIA Facade Improvement Grant Application - Gooleyguk Cafe
- CIA Facade Improvement Grant Application - Lakeshore Tavern
- April Financial Report - BID
- April Financial Report - CIA
City Commission
This meeting consists solely of a goal-setting and team-building session for the City Commission. No specific decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda is entirely procedural and contains no substantive policy items.
- Goal Setting/Team Building discussion led by the Manager's Office
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a meeting focused on goal setting and team building, managed by the Manager's Office. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda consists of routine procedural items.
- Goal Setting/Team Building session led by Manager's Office
Legislative Policy Committee
The Legislative Policy Committee will discuss several items including a modular vehicle barrier system fees, a beach shuttle promotion, an opioid settlement funding agreement with the county, and a possible move of USS Silversides. The committee will also receive a state and federal legislative update and consider the Muskegon Social Equity Program planning.
- Modular Vehicle Barrier System Fees (DPW-Parks and Recreation)
- Beach Shuttle Promotion (Manager's Office)
- Opioid Settlement Funding Agreement with the County (Manager's Office)
- USS Silversides Exploring a Move (Manager's Office)
- Muskegon Social Equity Program Planning
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on the FY 2026-27 budget and Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for five properties. The consent agenda includes second readings of zoning ordinance amendments (waterfront setbacks, Form Based Code changes, Harbor 31 PUD amendment), an energy performance contract with Johnson Controls, a Juneteenth resolution, and other items. New business includes discussion of a Rad Dads agreement and an amendment to Chapter 82 for affordable housing.
- Public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget
- Public hearing on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 367 E Forest Ave, 377 E Forest Ave, 58 E Grand Ave, 77 Monroe Ave, and 181 Irwin Ave
- Second reading: zoning ordinance amendments for waterfront setbacks and Form Based Code changes
- Second reading: Amendment to Harbor 31 Planned Unit Development
- New business: Amendment to Chapter 82 for affordable housing
Citizen's Police Review Board
Equal Opportunity Committee
Planning Commission
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a discussion on a memorial request for Sheldon Baseball, receive updates on the Parks Master Plan and summer recreation programs, and consider approval of the prior meeting's minutes. The meeting includes a public comment period.
- Discussion of Sheldon Baseball Memorial Request
- Update on Parks Master Plan
- Update on Summer Recreation programs
- Approval of 4-16-26 meeting minutes
- Public comment opportunity
Civil Service Commission
The Muskegon Civil Service Commission will consider approving a job description edit/update for the Finance Manager position. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.
- Review and approval of job description edit/update for Finance Manager
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for six properties, an Obsolete Property Certificate for 1937 Lakeshore Dr, and a Brownfield Plan Amendment for Encore at Harbor Theatre. The consent agenda includes awards for a grocery market analysis, sale of 1936 Brunswick to Newkirk Electric, purchase of a vacant lot at 1338 Arthur for housing infill, and a police patrol wage union contract. New business includes concurrence with a demolition order at 779 Yuba Street.
- Public hearing: Brownfield Plan Amendment for Encore at Harbor Theatre (Lakeside Development Properties LLC)
- Public hearing: Obsolete Property Certificate for 1937 Lakeshore Dr
- Consent: Sale of 1936 Brunswick to Newkirk Electric (undisclosed amount)
- Consent: Purchase of vacant lot at 1338 Arthur for future housing infill
- Consent: Police Patrol Wage Union Contract Agreement
Zoning Board of Appeals
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
The Downtown Development Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider new business including a development and reimbursement agreement for the Encore at Harbour Theatre project at 1937 Lakeshore Dr. The DDA will also accept a financial report, discuss a Pine Street Live sponsorship, and review the 2026-2027 budget presentation.
- BRA: Development and Reimbursement Agreement for Encore at Harbour Theatre (1937 Lakeshore Dr.)
- DDA: Acceptance of Financial Report for April 30, 2026
- DDA: Pine Street Live Sponsorship
- DDA: 2026-2027 Budget Presentation
- DDA: Michigan Makers Market / Girlfriends Getaway Weekend Sponsorship
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
The Lakeside Business Improvement District / Corridor Improvement Authority will consider a facade improvement grant application from Dockside Donuts under old business, and discuss the 2026 promotional brochure printing expense under new business. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.
- CIA Facade Improvement Grant Application – Dockside Donuts
- 2026 Lakeside Promotional Brochure Printing Expense
General
The City Commission will discuss an energy performance contract for public works, a corridor improvement checklist for planning, and a budget revenue presentation from the manager's office. The meeting also includes a public comment period.
- Energy Performance Contract Public Works discussion
- Corridor Improvement Checklist Planning discussion
- Budget Revenue Presentation from the Manager's Office
Community Relations Committee
The Community Relations Committee will meet on May 11, 2026, primarily to discuss board appointments and receive board updates from commissioners. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.
- Approval of April 13, 2026, meeting minutes
- Discussion of board appointments
- Board updates from commissioners
- Public comment period
Housing Board of Appeals
The Muskegon Housing Board of Appeals will consider two pending cases: Case A (EN2101928) concerning 1756 Elwood Street and Case B (EN2300356) concerning 1680 Dyson Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No new business items are listed on the agenda.
- Case A – EN2101928 – appeal for 1756 Elwood Street
- Case B – EN2300356 – appeal for 1680 Dyson Street
- Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
The Housing Board of Appeals voted unanimously to declare 1680 Dyson Street unsafe and order its demolition after years of owner noncompliance. The board also tabled a case for 1756 Elwood Street for 90 days to allow a new owner to work on repairs. A request for an update on 185 W Laketon Avenue was noted for the next meeting.
- Declared 1680 Dyson Street unsafe, substandard, public nuisance and ordered demolition (6-0)
- Tabled Case A (1756 Elwood Street) to August 6, 2026 meeting to allow new owner time to progress on permit (6-0)
City Commission
The Downtown Development Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a joint meeting to consider new business, including a pitch competition related to the Western Market Chalets economic development project. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, public comment, and public hearings.
- New Business: Pitch Competition for Western Market Chalets Economic Development
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will consider three cases: 475 W. Webster, 1102 Terrace, and 58 E. Grand. The commission will also discuss HDC Door Hangers. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Case 2026-07: 475 W. Webster
- Case 2026-08: 1102 Terrace
- Case 2026-10: 58 E. Grand
- HDC Door Hangers discussion
The Historic District Commission approved a new house construction plan with specific design modifications, including a mirrored layout and window requirements. The commission denied a request to replace historic wood windows at 475 W. Webster.
- Denied window replacement at 475 W. Webster (5-1)
- Approved patio door replacement at 475 W. Webster (6-0)
- Approved deck construction at 1102 Terrace (6-0)
- Approved fence reconstruction at 1102 Terrace (6-0)
- Approved new house construction at 58 E. Grand (5-0)
- Approved minutes from April 7, 2026 meeting (6-0)
Lakeside CIA/BID Meeting
The Lakeside BID/CIA will hold its regular monthly meeting to review March 2026 financial reports for both the BID and CIA accounts. The board will also consider a CIA Facade Improvement Grant application from Dockside Donuts. Public comment and approval of the prior meeting's minutes are also on the agenda.
- Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes
- March 2026 Financial Report – BID Economic Development
- March 2026 Financial Report – CIA Economic Development
- CIA Facade Improvement Grant Application – Dockside Donuts
Equal Opportunity Committee
The Equal Opportunity Committee will approve minutes from prior meetings, review an employee‑relations complaint, and elect a new chairperson. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from March 23, 2026 and August 25, 2025
- Complaint review and resolution (Employee Relations)
- Election of Committee Chairperson (Employee Relations)
- Public comment via telephone or Zoom per ADA policy
Citizen's Police Review Board
Equal Opportunity Committee
The Muskegon Equal Opportunity Committee will hold a regular meeting on April 27, 2026. Agenda items are largely procedural, including approval of minutes from two prior meetings and the election of a committee chairperson. The committee will also conduct a complaint review and resolution under old business.
- Election of Committee Chairperson
- Approval of minutes from March 23, 2026 and August 25, 2025
- Complaint Review and Resolution
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a PUD amendment for a new residential development at 170 Viridian Dr, and two zoning ordinance amendments affecting waterfront setbacks and form-based code. They will also discuss 2026 goal setting and capital improvement plans.
- Case 2026-10: Request to amend Harbor 31 PUD at 600 Shoreline Dr for a new residential development at 170 Viridian Dr, and amend waterfront access paths, by Wolverine Building Group
- Case 2026-11: Staff-initiated zoning ordinance amendment to change front setbacks for waterfront properties in Lakeside Mixed Residential context area
- Case 2026-12: Staff-initiated zoning ordinance amendment to remove/edit areas of the form-based code
- Unfinished business: 2026 Goal Setting
- New business: City Capital Improvement Plan and Corridor Improvement Checklist
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on the FY27 budget, park projects, and summer recreation events, and will discuss the 2027 Parks Master Planning. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting.
- Approval of 1/21/26 minutes
- Parks & Recreation FY27 budget update
- Park projects update
- Summer recreation & events update
- Discussion of 2027 Parks Master Planning
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the Regional Consolidated Plan 2026-2030 for community and neighborhood services. Additional public hearings will consider an Industrial Development District at 331 W. Laketon Ave. and an Industrial Facilities Exemption at 2246 Olthoff Dr. The consent agenda includes numerous items such as workforce housing agreements, NEZ district approvals, zoning ordinance amendments, and contracts for marina dredging and beach shuttle service. One new business item regarding a demolition order was removed per staff request.
- Public hearing: Regional Consolidated Plan 2026-2030
- Public hearing: Industrial Development District at 331 W. Laketon Ave.
- Public hearing: PA 198 Industrial Facilities Exemption at 2246 Olthoff Dr.
- Consent: Workforce Housing restrictive covenant and tax exemption for Ryskamp Builders
- Consent: Zoning ordinance amendments removing B-3 and RT districts, establishing max lot widths and minimum density
Zoning Board of Appeals
Downtown Development Authority/BRA
The Downtown Development Authority will consider a Brownfield Plan amendment for 1937 Lakeshore Dr. prepared by Randers Engineers and Constructors. It will also accept the March 31, 2026 financial report, review a facade grant for 380 W. Western Ave Suite 140, discuss street lamp improvements in Heritage Village, and consider the Economic Development Director position. An update on the Western Market pitch competition will be provided.
- Brownfield Plan Amendment – 1937 Lakeshore Dr. (Randers Engineers and Constructors)
- Acceptance of Financial Report for March 31, 2026
- Facade Grant for 380 W. Western Ave Suite 140
- Heritage Village Street Lamps
- Economic Development Director Position
General
The Muskegon City Commission will hold a work session to receive updates on violence prevention efforts, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, and a Municipal Climate Action Plan. A closed session is scheduled for attorney-client privileged communication. No votes or formal decisions are listed.
- Violence Prevention Update from Public Safety department
- CDBG/HOME Presentation from Community & Neighborhood Services
- Municipal Climate Action Plan Update from Manager's Office
- Closed session under attorney-client confidential communication
Community Relations Committee
The Community Relations Committee will consider board resignations and openings, discuss the Citizen's District Council's administration of Community Development Block Grant funds, and receive board updates from commissioners. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.
- Approval of March 9, 2026 minutes
- Discussion of board resignations
- Citizen's District Council - Community Development Block Grant
- Board openings
- Board updates from commissioners
Equal Opportunity Committee
The Equal Opportunity Committee will meet April 8, 2026, to review and resolve a complaint related to employee relations under old business. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes, public comment, and adjournment.
- Old business item: Complaint Review and Resolution Employee Relations
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will vote on three updated job descriptions: Police Community Coordinator in Public Safety, Equipment Operator in Public Works, and Public Utilities Supervisor in Public Works. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 11, 2026, and public comment.
- Review and approve updated Police Community Coordinator job description in Public Safety
- Review and approve updated Equipment Operator job description in Public Works
- Review and approve updated Public Utilities Supervisor job description in Public Works